MyFlightGotDelayed
UK & EU261 compensation checker

Delayed flight?
Get what you're owed.

Enter your flight number and date. We look up the real delay, calculate your compensation, and connect you with AirHelp to claim it — no win, no fee.

Check your flight

Enter your flight number and date — we'll look up the delay and tell you what you're owed.

No win, no fee Up to £520 per passenger Claim up to 6 years back

£520

Maximum per passenger

long-haul routes

6 yrs

Claim window

England & Wales

35%

Success fee only

no win, no charge

How it works

Your compensation is set by law.

The amount is fixed by UK/EU261 — it's based on your route distance, not the ticket price or how annoyed you were.

£220

Under 1,500 km

London → Dublin, Edinburgh → Amsterdam

£350

1,500 – 3,500 km

London → Malaga, Manchester → Marrakech

£520

Over 3,500 km

London → New York, Heathrow → Dubai

The process

About 10 minutes of your time.

01

Check your flight

Enter your flight number above. We pull the actual delay data and tell you instantly whether you qualify and for how much.

02

Hand off to AirHelp

One click. AirHelp collects your booking details and takes over — sending legal notices, chasing the airline, escalating to court if needed.

03

Get paid

Compensation arrives in your account minus AirHelp's 35% success fee. No upfront costs, no risk.

Route guides

Find your airline or airport.

Real delay rates from UK CAA statistics, compensation tiers, and step-by-step claim guides for every major UK route.

Free download

The evidence airlines actually accept.

One-page checklist of every document, screenshot, and receipt that speeds up a claim. We'll email it instantly.

No spam. One follow-up email with partner links. Unsubscribe any time.

  • Booking reference + e-ticket PDF
  • Screenshots of flight status showing actual arrival time
  • Notes on what gate staff said about the cause
  • Receipts for food, transport, or hotels during the delay
  • Contact details for all passengers on the booking
  • Any correspondence with the airline

FAQ

Common questions.

Can I claim if I flew with a US or Middle East carrier?+

Yes — if your flight departed from a UK or EU airport. The airline's country of registration only matters for flights arriving into the UK/EU.

What counts as an "extraordinary circumstance"?+

Genuine severe weather, ATC strikes, and security threats. Crew shortages, technical faults, and late inbound aircraft are not extraordinary — airlines claim them routinely and routinely lose.

How far back can I claim?+

Up to 6 years in England and Wales, 5 years in Scotland. Flights delayed years ago are still claimable.

How long does a claim take?+

Most AirHelp claims settle in 6–10 weeks. If the airline contests it, 3–6 months. You do nothing either way — AirHelp handles all correspondence and legal escalation.

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